Key Words Flashcards

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addiction

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a recurring compulsion to engange in an activity regardless of its bad effects

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2
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capital punishment

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the death penatly for a crime or offence

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crime

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an act against the law

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4
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deterrence

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the idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will put people off (deter) committing crimes

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5
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judgement

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the act of judging people and their actions

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6
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justice

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due allocation of reward and punishment/the maintenance of what is right

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7
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law

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rules made by Parliament and enforceable by the courts

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8
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reform

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the idea that punishments should try to change criminals so that they will not commit crimes again

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9
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rehabilitation

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restore to normal life

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10
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responsibility

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being responsible for one’s actions

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11
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retribution

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the idea that punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong

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12
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sin

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an act against the will of God

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